Meaning of Surcingle | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A long unpadded strap to pass over and keep in place a blanket, pack or saddle on an animal.
2. A piece of tack wrapped around the belly of a horse, to use when longeing.
3. A girdle to fasten a garment, especially a cassock.

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Examples

“He was standing on the offside of his horse, holding up the flap of his saddle, with the surcingle loosened, and was pointing to the girths. Close to their attachment to the saddle they had been almost cut through with a knife.”

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